About your day with Great Adventures

Experience one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders like never before. Whether you’re a confident swimmer or prefer to stay dry, there’s something for everyone.
Snorkel vibrant coral gardens, scuba dive alongside curious marine life, visit the underwater observatory, or glide through the reef in a semi-submersible tour. Prefer to relax? Soak up the sun on the deck and savour a delicious buffet lunch as you take in the spectacular ocean views.

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Trip Overview

In addition to included activities, you can also opt for a guided snorkel tour, Scuba Doo adventure, or a scenic helicopter ride for a bird’s-eye view of the reef.

Please check-in at the Great Adventures counters inside the Reef Fleet Terminal (1 Spence Street in Cairns) 1 hour before your departure time.

Highlights

• Many activities are included in the trip (Snorkelling, Semi Submarine and Underwater Observatory and Scuba Diving)
• Great optional Great Barrier Reef activities to choose
• Semi-submarine with underwater observatory

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What to Bring

• Swimming costume and beach towel
• Hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes
• Money for drinks, souvenirs and optional activities

Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Combo Adventure

Experience the best of the Outer and Inner reefs off Cairns. Green Island is only a short 45 minute trip from Cairns.  You will spend the first part of your day exploring this beautiful 6000 year old coral cay before boarding the vessel to head to the Outer Great Barrier Reef pontoon.

Included in your price is all snorkel gear.  You have the option to swim from beach patrolled areas by lifeguards or take a stroll thru the unique tropical rainforest, laze on the white coral sand beach or take part in some of the optional activities that Green Island has to offer.  Your ultimate reef day out.

Passengers must check-in at the Great Adventures counter for boarding passes before boarding vessel. Boarding is 30 minutes prior to departure time.

From 9.30am – Check-in at Great Adventures Reservations Counter inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to obtain your boarding pass.

10:10am – Vessel boarding. Complimentary morning tea/coffee served on boarding. For your safety hot drinks are not served once the vessel is underway.

10:30am – Depart Reef Fleet Terminal for the Outer Great Barrier Reef platform via Green Island.

11:20am – Cake selection served on forward journey. During your journey to the reef, a Reef Presentation is shown on the vessel’s monitors. Snorkelling demonstration by crew.

12:30pm – Arrive at the Outer Great Barrier Reef platform. Reef activities commence:

• Semi-submersible coral viewing tour with informative commentary departs every 30 minutes or as advised.
• Snorkel directly from the platform. Collect your snorkel gear and buoyancy vests once on the platform.
• Underwater observatory is open throughout the day for coral and fish viewing.
• Pre-booked optional activities including introductory diving, Scuba-Doo and scenic helicopter flights commence as advised.

1.00-2.30pm – Hot and cold buffet lunch is served. Time for more reef activities or just relax on the sundeck and take in the views!

3:30pm – A blast on the ship’s horn will signal the time when all passengers should return to the vessel ready for departure.

3:40pm – A passenger count is conducted before leaving the Reef. Crew will announce when this commences and we ask all passengers to co-operate during this very important procedure by not moving about the vessel.

3:45pm – Departure to Cairns via Green Island. Complimentary cheese and biscuits served on homeward journey.

5:30pm – Arrive Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal.